A locally produced show focusing on issues of concern to women. Airs Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.

Episodes

The Women's Room(Oct 04, 2012)

Jessica Grose, freelance writer and author of her first novel, "Sad Desk Salad," a lighthearted look at the changing world of online jornalism, joined host Allie Volpe to discuss the book and her journalism career. Grose also mentioned changes in privacy expectations as well as differences in ethical choices in the age of blogging. For more information on Grose and her work, visit jessicagrose.com

The Women's Room(Sep 20, 2012)

Is your kid a picky eater? This week on The Women's Room, Gina talked to Stacey Antine, author of the book, Appetite for Life. Stacey, a nutritionist and founder of HealthBarn USA, told Gina how to get any picky eater to get cooking and start eating healthy and delicious food. Part cookbook, part instruction manual, Stacey will get your picky eater to eat his spinach in no time! For more information visit, www.healthbarnusa.com.

The Women's Room(Aug 30, 2012)

Lorrie Beck, du and triathlete, nutritionist, coach and founder of Y B Fit joined host Allie Volpe to discuss her extensive career with fitness and nutrition. Beck spoke about her experiences in training and competing in triathlons. Later, she explained the differences in fitness training between men and women as well as dietary shortcomings people face. Finally, Beck went over the work she does with clients through her personal coaching and nutrition business, Y B Fit (ybfit.com).

The Women's Room(Aug 23, 2012)

Want to get that Hollywood look without the Holloywood bank account? Then tune into The Women's Room this week when Gina sits down with Andrea Pomerantz Lustig to talk beauty on a budget. As a vetern beauty editor, Andrea will give you all the tips and tricks to look like a million bucks without breaking the bank. For more information, check out Andrea's book, How to Look Expensive, or http://howtolookexpensive.com/.

The Women's Room(Aug 16, 2012)

Managing your kids' after school activities can be a little tricky. Will they enjoy soccer? Or are they more interested in art? What about that first job? For answers to all of these questions and more, Rosalyn Hoffman, author of "Smart Mama's Guide To After School Activities" joined host Allie Volpe to weigh in on all things extracurricular. For more on Hoffman and her work, log onto rosalynhoffman.com.

The Women's Room(Aug 02, 2012)

Beth Kephart, a Philadelphia-based author, spoke with Allie Volpe about her most recent novel, "Small Damages." Kephart discussed the importance of the setting: Seville, Spain and the impact the characters, Kenzie, the main character, meets while there. Later, Kephart shared her love for the Philadelphia area and the camaraderie she has with other local authors. For more on Beth and her work, log onto http://beth-kephart.blogspot.com/

The Women's Room(Jul 26, 2012)

What does a 19 year-old know about feminism? If you're Julie Zeilinger then you know a lot. Julie joins Gina Lemanowicz in The Women's Room this week to talk about her book, "A Little F'ed Up-Why Feminism Is Not a Dirty Word." Julie and Gina discuss the current state of feminism, what the future holds for feminism and why men can be feminists too! For more information visit www.thefbomb.org or www.juliezeilinger.com.

The Women's Room(Jul 19, 2012)

Domestic abuse is something we hear a lot about but think "it could never happen to me." However sixty percent of women are physically, sexually or emotionally abused during their lifetime. Lynn Fairweather, author of Stop Signs: Recognizing, Avoiding and Escaping Abusive Relationships, joined Allie Volpe to discuss the red flags in relationships in order to help prevent domestic abuse. Fairweather talked about common qualities in abusers and how intimate partner violence can harm children.

The Women's Room(Jun 28, 2012)

Have you ever imagined something as simple as fragrance changing your world forever? For Alyssa Harad, one blog centering on sharing and describing perfume opened her eyes to an underground culture that she never knew existed. Harad, author of "Coming To My Senses: A Story of Perfume, Pleasure and an Unlikely Bride" joined Allie Volpe to talk about how she fell in love with fragrance and how it's affected her life.

The Women's Room(Jun 21, 2012)

In the busy lives we lead, everyone can benefit from some more organization, but who has time to organize? Regina Leeds does and she joins Gina in The Women's Room to discuss her book, "The 8-Minute Organizer: Easy Solutions to Simplify Your Life in Your Spare Time." Leeds has created step by step instructions to get you organized. For more information, visit www.reginaleeds.com .